Who is George Wharton Edwards

George Wharton Edwards (March 1859 – January 18, 1950) was an American impressionist painter and illustrator, and the author of several books of travel and historical subjects.

Early life and education

Edwards was born in Fair Haven, Connecticut in March 1859. He showed an interest in art from a young age, and began his painting career on neighborhood barns and fences. He moved to Greenwich in 1912.

Edwards was educated at Antwerp and Paris. He was a member of the Cos Cob Art Colony.

Art and career

Edwards was art director of Collier's magazine from 1896 to 1903. He was manager of the art department of the American Bank Note Company from 1904 to 1912. He was a contributor both as a writer and illustrator for Harper's MagazineIn 1...
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George Wharton Edwards Poems

  • King Leir And His Three Daughters
    King Leir once ruled in this land
    With princely power and peace,
    And had all things with hearts content,
    That might his joys increase. ...
  • Helen Of Kirkconnell
    I wad I were where Helen lies;
    Night and day on me she cries;
    O that I were where Helen lies,
    On fair Kirkconnell lea! ...
  • Robin Hood And Allen-a-dale
    Come listen to me, you gallants so free,
    All you that love mirth for to hear,
    And I will tell you of a bold outlaw,
    That lived in Nottinghamshire. ...
  • King Cophetua And The Beggar-maid
    I read that once in Affrica
    A princely wight did raine,
    Who had to name Cophetua,
    As poets they did faine. ...
  • Robin Hood's Death And Burial
    When Robin Hood and Little John
    Down a down, a down, a down,
    Went o'er yon bank of broom,
    Said Robin Hood to Little John, ...
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Sinners, obey the gospel-word!
Haste to the supper of my Lord!
Be wise to know your gracious day;
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Ready the Father is to own
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Ready your loving Saviour stands,
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